Need help with computer :)

[Vermilion]

do modern linuxi not require a swap partition anymore these days ? O_o

Don't need one but they are recommended if you are using a lot of active data (running lots of memory demanding programs at once).

I'm pretty sure it's all covered by the linux install though (so no longer a manual process).

For The_Restless_killer see -  https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DiskSpace and https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwapFaq

i heared from a friend i need atleast 2 GPU if i would use 3 monitors. i would like to have 2 coolers, dunno if it fits with the fans

2 GPU in crossfire yes (Think you can get up to 6 monitors with a top of the range single graphics card.. but it's a lot better with dual)

You can only have 1 CPU cooling unit not 2. For cooling it's mostly about the case. You need a fan intake at the front and a fan out take at the back, a CPU cooler and your graphics cards will come with their own fans also (this is minimum, some cases can have a lot more fans.) So if you want more cooling you have to pick a different case... Big cases with lots of fans is the coolest way to go.. but take up a lot of room and the more fans you have running the more noise it will make.

[Vermilion]

lol i'm confused now :p whats the best option: 1 amd, or 2 nvidia?

If you're running multiple monitors, playing games and doing graphical design I would go for 2 nvidia.

[bredeus]

pick Nvidia, God wills it! ;)

[Senni__Ti]

You need 2 GPUs:

2 AMDs have microstutter
2 Nvidias have less microstutter

Pick 2 Nvidia GPUs. (Same type)

GTX 760 or GTX 670 should both be quite cheap and decent (670 should be better, but might be harder to get)

[Alec]

alright got 1 cooler, 2 fans (200mm and 120mm), 2 EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW (02G-P4-2678-KR)

thx for the support guys, really appreciate it

[Senni__Ti]

You may be able to get 2 x GTX 770 for roughly the same price as 2 x 670s.

Worth a look.

[Rumblood]

<looks into his crystal ball>

hi all,

I built my pc from parts suggested here, but it isn't working. I think it has power because I hear a fan running, but nothing is coming on. Can anyone help me figure out what might be wrong? I spent an assload of money and now have a functional brick.

Hope you can help, The_Restless_Killer.

Why not look at someplace like CyberPowerPC? It has the best *build-your-own* area of all of those sites that Ive found. Once you have your build, then you can shop it around. At least that way you will know you have chosen compatible parts and aren't going to fry a $1000 card because you failed to ground properly.

[Alec]

you might have a look at http://www.alternate.co.uk/html/configurator/builder/pc/page.html